Houston Rockets fan B.J. Butler (22) waits in line to check out in the Rockets gift shop before Game 2 of the NBA Western Conference Quarterfinals against the Portland Trail Blazers at Toyota Center Wednesday, April 23, 2014, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Rockets fan B.J. Butler (22) waits in line to check out in the Rockets gift shop before Game 2 of the NBA Western Conference Quarterfinals against the Portland Trail Blazers at Toyota Center Wednesday, ... more

during the first quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Western Conference Quarterfinals at Toyota Center Wednesday, April 23, 2014, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle )

during the first quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Western Conference Quarterfinals at Toyota Center Wednesday, April 23, 2014, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle )

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Houston Rockets fan Malcolm Jefferson has his face painted before Game 2 of the NBA Western Conference Quarterfinals against the Portland Trail Blazers at Toyota Center Wednesday, April 23, 2014, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Rockets fan Malcolm Jefferson has his face painted before Game 2 of the NBA Western Conference Quarterfinals against the Portland Trail Blazers at Toyota Center Wednesday, April 23, 2014, in Houston. ( ... more

Houston Rockets fan Malcolm Jefferson has his face painted by Alyssa Sanchez before Game 2 of the NBA Western Conference Quarterfinals against the Portland Trail Blazers at Toyota Center Wednesday, April 23, 2014, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Rockets fan Malcolm Jefferson has his face painted by Alyssa Sanchez before Game 2 of the NBA Western Conference Quarterfinals against the Portland Trail Blazers at Toyota Center Wednesday, April 23, ... more

The Houston Rockets Space City Seniors dance group warm up before Game 2 of the NBA Western Conference Quarterfinals against the Portland Trail Blazers at Toyota Center Wednesday, April 23, 2014, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

The Houston Rockets Space City Seniors dance group warm up before Game 2 of the NBA Western Conference Quarterfinals against the Portland Trail Blazers at Toyota Center Wednesday, April 23, 2014, in Houston. ( ... more

Houston Rockets fans cheer during the second quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Western Conference Quarterfinals against the Portland Trail Blazers at Toyota Center Wednesday, April 23, 2014, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Rockets fans cheer during the second quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Western Conference Quarterfinals against the Portland Trail Blazers at Toyota Center Wednesday, April 23, 2014, in Houston. ( Brett ... more

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Houston Rockets fans seek autographs before Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference Quarterfinal basketball playoff game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Toyota Center Sunday, April 20, 2014, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Rockets fans seek autographs before Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference Quarterfinal basketball playoff game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Toyota Center Sunday, April 20, 2014, in Houston. ( ... more

Houston Rockets fans watch warm-ups before Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference Quarterfinal basketball playoff game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Toyota Center Sunday, April 20, 2014, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Rockets fans watch warm-ups before Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference Quarterfinal basketball playoff game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Toyota Center Sunday, April 20, 2014, in Houston. ( ... more

A Houston Rockets fan sits surrounded by "H-Town" t-shirts before Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference Quarterfinal basketball playoff game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Toyota Center Sunday, April 20, 2014, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

A Houston Rockets fan sits surrounded by "H-Town" t-shirts before Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference Quarterfinal basketball playoff game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Toyota Center Sunday, April 20, ... more

Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard signs autographs before Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference Quarterfinal basketball playoff game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Toyota Center Sunday, April 20, 2014, ... more

Houston Rockets fans watch warm-ups before Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference Quarterfinal basketball playoff game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Toyota Center Sunday, April 20, 2014, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Rockets fans watch warm-ups before Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference Quarterfinal basketball playoff game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Toyota Center Sunday, April 20, 2014, in Houston. ( ... more

Houston Rockets fans watch warm-ups before Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference Quarterfinal basketball playoff game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Toyota Center Sunday, April 20, 2014, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Rockets fans watch warm-ups before Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference Quarterfinal basketball playoff game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Toyota Center Sunday, April 20, 2014, in Houston. ( ... more

Houston Rockets fans reach out for high-fives from guard James Harden before Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference Quarterfinal basketball playoff game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Toyota Center Sunday, April 20, 2014, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Rockets fans reach out for high-fives from guard James Harden before Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference Quarterfinal basketball playoff game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Toyota Center Sunday, ... more

Eight-year-old Joshua Montano left, and his father Mario Montano watch pre-game festivities outside the Toyota Center before game one of the Western Conference Quarterfinals playoff game Sunday, April 20, 2014, in Houston.
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Eight-year-old Joshua Montano left, and his father Mario Montano watch pre-game festivities outside the Toyota Center before game one of the Western Conference Quarterfinals playoff game Sunday, April 20, 2014, ... more

Mario Montano left, and his eight-year-old son Joshua Montano watch pre-game festivities outside the Toyota Center before game one of the Western Conference Quarterfinals playoff game Sunday, April 20, 2014, in Houston.
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Mario Montano left, and his eight-year-old son Joshua Montano watch pre-game festivities outside the Toyota Center before game one of the Western Conference Quarterfinals playoff game Sunday, April 20, 2014, in ... more

Malauri Swindoll dances in pre-game festivities outside the Toyota Center before game one of the Western Conference Quarterfinals playoff game Sunday, April 20, 2014, in Houston.
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Malauri Swindoll dances in pre-game festivities outside the Toyota Center before game one of the Western Conference Quarterfinals playoff game Sunday, April 20, 2014, in Houston.
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Malauri Swindoll dances in pre-game festivities outside the Toyota Center before game one of the Western Conference Quarterfinals playoff game Sunday, April 20, 2014, in Houston.
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Malauri Swindoll dances in pre-game festivities outside the Toyota Center before game one of the Western Conference Quarterfinals playoff game Sunday, April 20, 2014, in Houston.
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Kenny Babcock stands at the front of the line before game one of the Western Conference Quarterfinals playoff game at the Toyota Center Sunday, April 20, 2014, in Houston.
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Kenny Babcock stands at the front of the line before game one of the Western Conference Quarterfinals playoff game at the Toyota Center Sunday, April 20, 2014, in Houston.
( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle )

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Gerardo Lopez left, and Loryn Arcos pose for a photograph before game one of the Western Conference Quarterfinals playoff game at the Toyota Center Sunday, April 20, 2014, in Houston.
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Gerardo Lopez left, and Loryn Arcos pose for a photograph before game one of the Western Conference Quarterfinals playoff game at the Toyota Center Sunday, April 20, 2014, in Houston.
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Gerardo Lopez left, and Loryn Arcos take a photograph before game one of the Western Conference Quarterfinals playoff game at the Toyota Center Sunday, April 20, 2014, in Houston.
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Gerardo Lopez left, and Loryn Arcos take a photograph before game one of the Western Conference Quarterfinals playoff game at the Toyota Center Sunday, April 20, 2014, in Houston.
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A Houston Rockets fan waits in line before game one of the Western Conference Quarterfinals playoff game at the Toyota Center Sunday, April 20, 2014, in Houston.
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A Houston Rockets fan waits in line before game one of the Western Conference Quarterfinals playoff game at the Toyota Center Sunday, April 20, 2014, in Houston.
( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle )

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HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 20: A young Houston Rockets fan wears his James Harden beard as he looks on before Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2014 NBA Playoffs at the Toyota Center on April 20, 2014 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) less

HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 20: A young Houston Rockets fan wears his James Harden beard as he looks on before Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2014 NBA Playoffs at the Toyota Center on ... more

HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 20: NBA fan Jimmy Godstein looks on during pre-game warmups before Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2014 NBA Playoffs at the Toyota Center on April 20, 2014 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) less

HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 20: NBA fan Jimmy Godstein looks on during pre-game warmups before Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2014 NBA Playoffs at the Toyota Center on April 20, 2014 in ... more

HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 20: Houston Rockets fan Malauri Swindoll cheers on in Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2014 NBA Playoffs at the Toyota Center on April 20, 2014 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) less

HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 20: Houston Rockets fan Malauri Swindoll cheers on in Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2014 NBA Playoffs at the Toyota Center on April 20, 2014 in Houston, Texas. ... more

HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 20: Dwight Howard #12 of the Houston Rockets talks with NBA fan Jimmy Goldstein before Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2014 NBA Playoffs at the Toyota Center on April 20, 2014 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) less

HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 20: Dwight Howard #12 of the Houston Rockets talks with NBA fan Jimmy Goldstein before Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2014 NBA Playoffs at the Toyota Center on ... more